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Transatlantic crossings: Irish immigration via New York ports (1820 - 1955)
When: Thursday, 1 July, 2021In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the leaving of Ireland for North America was a difficult and emotional journey for all. From a rural existence that centred on family, farming and prayer, to live in a country that had embraced all the advances of the industrial revolution and was d
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The Transplantation of the Seven Clans of Laois to Kerry
When: Thursday, 20 October, 2022The Clans of Ireland
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Africa Day
When: Monday, 25 May, 2020The Irish diaspora can be found all over the globe, and the African continent is no exception. Irish communities are to be found in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Johannesburg, with smaller communities in Pretoria, Barberton, Durban and East London.
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The Great Irish Famine Online
When: Saturday, 12 March, 2022It's no secret that the tragedy of the Great Famine (1845-52) had a profound and devastating effect on Irish society. A natural part of any Irish family history journey leads to wondering about what an ancestor bore witness to during this period.
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Philadelphia: The Irish Gateway to America
When: Tuesday, 21 March, 2023Between 1717 and the beginning of the War of American Independence in 1776, 250,000 Scots-Irish, often
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How DNA can help you connect with Ireland
When: Friday, 28 February, 2020DNA can help to uncover more about your Irish ancestry
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IrelandXO Insights - Top FREE Irish Genealogy Resources
When: Thursday, 31 March, 2022How to find your Irish Ancestors online and discover your roots in Ireland
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First steps to finding your Irish ancestors
When: Wednesday, 1 March, 2023A good start is half the work
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